In-Person 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville KY
IF there is Inclement weather, workshop will be on Zoom
Join the Louisville Genealogical Society (LGS) for an exciting workshop presented by Nancy Simmons Roberson!
Workshop Summary
There is a vast world of genealogical discovery online beyond the well-known Ancestry! The web is home to a wide range of specialized websites, and while they may differ in the records and tools they offer, each one has its unique strengths to enhance your research.
In this workshop, we will explore powerful websites—most of which are FREE—filled with records and tools to take your family history research further. You'll learn where to find
- Online vital records, grave records, and historical newspapers.
- Digital archives, helpful forums, and genealogical blogs.
- Special collections focused on military records, as well as digitized family Bibles.
Click, search, and scroll your way to unlocking a wealth of records and resources right at your fingertips!
Nancy Simmons Roberson
Nancy earned a B.A. Degree in education at Adrian College and did graduate work at Michigan State University. Nancy has over 40 years of genealogical research experience. She was the 2013, 2014 and 2020 president of the Louisville Genealogical Society and for many years organized and taught internet genealogy classes at her church and various branches of the Louisville Public library. She is a member of the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, First Families of Ohio, the John Marshall DAR Chapter and the Kentucky Mayflower Society
